In A First, Ryan Seacrest’s NYE Party Gets iHeart Simulcast
In a first, Dick Clark Productions has agreed to a deal that allows select iHeartMedia stations to offer an audio simulcast of ABC's live New Year's Eve broadcast starring a multimedia entertainer who just happens to be the host of three unique iHeart offerings.
Iconic ‘Last DJ’ Jim Ladd Unexpectedly Dies
For the last 11 years has been the host of a daily program on SiriusXM's "Deep Tracks" channel. In 2022, he was the inspiration for Tom Petty's studio album "The Last DJ." Now, rock and roll radio fans are paying tribute to Jim Ladd, who has died of a heart attack.
Fine Erased As False FCC Certification Charge Disappears
In late August, Al Shuldiner, who heads the FCC's Audio Division, concluded the licensee of an FM translator in Olympia, Wash., made false certifications to the FCC in an application. As such, he proposed a $20,000 fine against the facility's non-profit operator. Now, after reconsideration, Shuldiner says that was not the case.
Home Improvement Rules At Spot Radio
When looking across Spot TV, Spot Cable and Spot Radio, Macy's is the clear leader when it comes to audience exposure. But, when looking specifically at Spot Radio, there's one home improvement retailer that takes the top spot rather convincingly for the week ending December 17.
CBS Stations’ All-News Services Get Audacy Audio Add
The company that acquired CBS Radio and, later, abandoned decades of heritage by changing its name from Entercom has struck a new content distribution partnership with CBS Stations — an agreement that brings the audio of CBS News' local "FAST" channels to an app.
Hoosier Owner Shift Underway For Class A FM
It's a city made famous by legendary basketball star Larry Bird. Now, French Lick, Ind., is in the news as a Class A radio station licensed to the town to the northwest of Louisville, Ky., is about to head to a new owner.
Solmart Media Brings Regional Mexican Brand To Lakeland
First-generation Mexican and Central Americans have flocked to Polk County, Fla., for service-oriented and agricultural jobs. This explains why Tomás Martinez and his wife, Mercedes Soler, have made good on their promise to bring a Regional Mexican brand they already operate in an adjacent market to Lakeland.
From The Top Of The Gorilla Building … iHeart and Fallon
The nation's No. 1 owner of radio stations is doing its part to bring holiday cheer to Midtown Manhattan by hosting a "Holiday Pop Up Party" that for 2023 will feature the host of NBC's Tonight Show and is presented by State Farm.
An Eastern Okla. Radio Group Is Spun
A group of radio stations comprised of a Country, Classic Rock, Full Service and Adult Standards quartet that serve a small city along U.S. Highway 69 are being sold. What does this mean for McAlester Radio?
Steve Kingston Regains An Annapolis FM
One year ago, when Steve Kingston agreed to sell WRNR-FM in Annapolis, Md., to a Baltimore-based religious broadcaster, he hinted that a future over-the-air home for 'RNR would still be a possibility. Guess what? A deal agreed to on November 24 that's just been filed for regulatory approval looks ripe for a WRNR return.
A ‘Simplified’ SiriusXM Ownership Structure Is Coming
Liberty Media and SiriusXM on Tuesday morning unveiled details of a transaction they say will make the ownership of the nation's subscription-based streaming audio and satellite radio service less complex.
The Forecast For Skyview? New TWC Radio Sales Slots
There's a new partnership between The Weather Channel Radio Network and Skyview Networks, and the new agreement includes short-form terrestrial radio inventory and podcasting inventory. As such, the creation of new advertiser opportunities inside weather reports and premium podcast content can now be had.
A Sutro Signal Boost For KEXP’s S.F. Entry
KREV-FM in the San Francisco market was auctioned off in a Nevada bankruptcy court as part of Ed Stolz's ongoing saga linked to his Royce International Broadcasting. Now, KREV appears to be seeking an upgrade — one that would put its transmitter on a storied Bay Area broadcast tower.
A Hispanic AM In Houston To Embrace ‘Patriot’ Talk
In Houston, Hispanic Broadcasting Inc. is making a change that President Matthew Velasquez believes “reflects our core values of family, faith and freedom.” It means the end of Spanish-language programming, and a shift for a signal that in the 1980s was the market's Tejano music source.
Child Actor, Longtime Radio Star Danny Bonaduce To Retire
As iHeartMedia sees it, he's "best known for his charismatic presence and distinctive voice." For a generation of teens, he was known for his part on the ABC Friday night musical sitcom that aired at 8:30pm following The Brady Bunch. Now, "the luckiest guy in entertainment" has announced his retirement — effective Friday.